00:00Ciao, ciao a tutti, sono Valentina, sono Valentina, sono Valentina, sono in Italia.
00:16In the first scene, we see the Statue of Liberty upside down, and there's a quote of Goethe,
00:24he says, non are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.
00:30So I think freedom is a huge theme in this movie.
00:33What does it mean, freedom, to you?
00:36Well, there are many aspects of freedom.
00:38There are many, many layers to it.
00:43I think, I mean, in the film, the characters are seeking freedom of oppression and the horrors of war.
00:51And, you know, intolerance and all of the horrific times of World War II.
01:03And so freedom from that is so significant.
01:07And it is a right that everyone should have on this earth.
01:14I mean, I think there are artistic freedoms and levels of, you know, of freedom from the hardships in life.
01:32You know, I think, but we're all seeking a sense of freedom of that that oppresses us.
01:42And speaking about art, it's interesting the relationship between Lazlo and Van Buren
01:50because Van Buren embodies capitalism and he wants to own Lazlo in many ways.
01:57So how art can be still revolutionary nowadays when we are all immersing capitalism?
02:04Well, it's a very good question.
02:07I mean, I think there's always room for creative discussions and the discourse that ensues from art.
02:21And you're right, there is a distinct relationship between the benefactor and the artist
02:36or the whole patronage system in and of itself.
02:42And great broader works like film, like monumental structures cannot be done without financing.
02:52And so there is a relationship there and a need to fulfill the needs of the patron.
03:02But I do believe art really can stand up to and speak on behalf of those who don't have a
03:13voice.
03:14And I think that's partially what this film does in a way.
03:18And speaking about voices, they say Michelangelo spoke with marble.
03:24Did you listen to the Carrara marble when you were there?
03:28What did it say to you?
03:29It's very interesting.
03:31So I have quite a deep connection there.
03:35The reason we got that location is because I had been there before
03:40and it's my friend's family's quarry.
03:45And so I've spent time in Carrara and lots of time in Florence.
03:52And I mean, there's such immense beauty and it's so beautiful.
04:01And the differences in all the different stone as well is pretty incredible when you go there.
04:12And yeah, it's a remarkable place.
04:16No voices, though.
04:19Voices, no.
04:21Physical voices, no.
04:22Okay.
04:24And this is also a story, I think, about the American dream.
04:29Laszlo's wife says that this country is rotten.
04:32Do you believe that the American dream is dead or maybe now it's a lie?
04:37I don't know.
04:38What do you think?
04:39No.
04:40I feel that it speaks to the complexity and the disconnect between the hopes and dreams
04:46of coming to America and assimilating and the hope of being fully accepted
04:55and having opportunity readily available and the reality and the harsh reality
05:04that life everywhere is more complex than you might think
05:10and that it's not as easy to be fully accepted.
05:15But there are opportunities, but there is a cost to that.
05:19And it just speaks to the complexity of life.
05:24And I think there's still many opportunities for great success and achievement within America
05:38that are not afforded to many people in other countries.
05:43But the whole world is quite complex and reeling from all kinds of concerns.
05:51Okay.
05:52Thank you so much.
05:53You are amazing.
05:54Amazing in this movie.
05:55Thank you.
05:56Bye.
05:56Yeah.
06:11Bye.
06:21Bye.
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